Best Authentic Restaurants in Mendota Heights

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Kyndred Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Eagan

Booked 31 times today

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

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2. Boca Chica Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1394)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Saint Paul

Booked 28 times today

Boca Chica Restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1964. It's loved for its traditional dishes like guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. The food is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients. It's not just the food that's authentic, but the atmosphere too. Reviews mention the 'authentic Mexican fare', 'traditional family recipes', and 'excellent, authentic Mexican food'. It's a favorite among locals and has been voted as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities.

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3. Buca di Beppo - St. Paul

4.2

Awesome(1141)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Saint Paul

Booked 26 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in St. Paul, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you want plentiful portions of the best tasting Italian food, you better go to Buca. Located on Gannon Road, in a bend of the Mississippi River, your St. Paul Buca is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.

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4. joan's in the Park

5.0

Exceptional(2090)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 6 times today

joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

5. Crasqui

4.9

Exceptional(91)

Price: Very Expensive

• Venezuelan • Saint Paul

Booked 5 times today

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.

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6. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.4

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Saint Paul

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Sawatdee Saint Paul! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery. Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, a great daily happy hour and impeccable service. When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever. Sawatdee Saint Paul was the first Sawatdee which opened in 1983. Located in lowertown, it has been referred to as & the old Sawatdee" since it closed to make way for the new. With a new location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul, & the old Sawatdee & is now & the new Sawatdee; offering you a full menu of authentic Thai cuisine that we are famous for plus a full bar. Thai it. You'll Like it! (c)

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7. 801 Chophouse - Minneapolis

4.8

Exceptional(1160)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loring Park

Booked 37 times today

Experience only the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks and attentive, personable service in an authentic New York style steakhouse right in the heart of Minneapolis. Combined with a daily fresh sheet that includes Maine lobster, innovative side dishes, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine selection from vineyards around the world, you're sure to have an amazing culinary experience you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities.Please contact the restaurant directly for parties 6 or more and for private dining options.

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8. Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

Exceptional(6682)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roseville

Booked 86 times today

Chianti Grill - Roseville is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves contemporary Italian cuisine, aged Angus steaks, and seafood. Reviewers frequently praise its 'authentic Italian food' and 'exceptional service'. The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, along with its extensive wine list, contribute to its overall dining experience.

9. Masa & Agave

4.3

Awesome(68)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Masa & Agave, a speakeasy-style cantina hidden below stairs at the historic Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis. On Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 8pm to Close we are first-come, first-served and do not accept reservations during this time.Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times. Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs. Our collection of 200 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

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10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

4.7

Exceptional(316)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Uptown

Booked 52 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Lynn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server Sophia was excellent! She was super knowledgeable about the menu & in the Christmas spirit. She helped us decide on portions & gave great advice so as to not order too much. There were 5 of us for Xmas dinner & shared the small chicken parmigiana, spaghetti & meatballs & a pepperoni pizza & we did still have some leftovers. Plus a great bottle of red wine to share between 3 of us. It was becoming quite busy as the evening went on but they had enough help & food came out very quickly after we ordered. Thank You Buca St Paul for a great way to celebrate Christmas! Sophia caught us before leaving to give us discount cards to use up until Feb & we for sure will come back by then.
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Buca di Beppo - St. PaulPrice: Moderate• Italian• Saint Paul
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4.2
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Tim
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had such a lovely Christmas dinner at Crasqui. The food is so so good, the service is great and everyone was so friendly. It’s a great place to
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CrasquiPrice: Very Expensive• Venezuelan• Saint Paul
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4.9
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Theresa
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing Food Lovely Christmas Eve Dinner. Alcohol is pricey.
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Kyndred HearthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Eagan
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4.7
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San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Three days later and we were still raving about our evening at Joan’s. The place has a casual elegance that’s a tough spot to hit. The owners are present and engaged in authentic hospitality. Their wine list is well paired with their exceptional food leaves us very happy and well sated. Whenever you want to feel special and celebrated, take yourself to Joan and Susan’s and leave filled in belly and spirit.
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joan's in the ParkPrice: Very Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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SondraL
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a great experience for our 8 person turned 9 person table with no notice for the restaurant. Loved that it was a large circle table for conversation in our group. Would definitely do my holiday lunch for customers at Boca Chica again!!!!
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Boca Chica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Saint Paul
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4.7

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Kyndred Hearth

2. Boca Chica Restaurant

3. Buca di Beppo - St. Paul

4. joan's in the Park

5. Crasqui

6. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

7. 801 Chophouse - Minneapolis

8. Chianti Grill - Roseville

9. Masa & Agave

10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

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